8 days in New Orleans Itinerary

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Do some cultural sightseeing at The National WWII Museum and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. You'll explore and learn at Louisiana Children's Museum and Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square, appreciate the history behind Our Sacred Stories, examine the collection at New Orleans Museum of Art, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral.

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Greenville to New Orleans is an approximately 10.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Greenville in July: highs in New Orleans hover around 80°F, while lows dip to 80°F. On the 16th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.